CPI HAS NEW REPS IN NORTHEAST

Confer Plastics, Inc announces some changes in sales representation in the northeast US.

Effective September 1st, the New England states, as well as the states of NY, NJ, DE, MD, VA and PA (except Pittsburgh) will be covered by Atlantic Sales Connection.

The Pittsburgh and Northern WV areas will be covered by the Vermaat Group.

These sales agencies interact with distributors and dealers in selling our proprietary products -- swimming pool ladders, spa steps, spa pads, and Leisure Accents furniture.

For information about our representatives, contact our sales manager Dennis Lederhouse at dennis@conferplastics.com

BLAST FROM THE PAST: THE LEG LOVER

Every once in a while we like to reflect on this blog about interesting items that we've manufactured over our 37 years of business.

Long-time Western New York residents may remember a Confer Plastics experiment of the late 1970s….the Leg Lover.

The Leg Lover was produced by CPI from 1977 to 1979 and sold through a Williamsville, NY company called Reclinet-te that was owned by Tom Gosch, Jack Gatke, and Confer Plastics founder Ray Confer.

The company – and the product – did not last too long as the marketing efforts were limited to the Buffalo-Niagara region. Commercials for the Leg Lover ran on TV channel 29 (WUTV).

This product could be used in any number of ways. It could prop up your legs when reclining in a chair. It could be used as a inclined back support when in bed or on the beach. You could even use it as a dinner "table" when eating in front of the TV. The possibilities were endless.

BOB CONFER TO SPEAK TO NIAGARA COUNTY PATRIOTS

The Niagara County Patriots are a WNY-based Tea Party group. Confer Plastics, Inc. vice-president Bob Confer will be speaking to the organization at their monthly meeting to be held on Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 at the Wheatfield Community Center at 2790 Church Road, North Tonawanda. Bob will talk about government policy that inhibits business growth in New York State.

NO PARKING FOR THUNDER ON NIAGARA

As much as we'd like to be a good neighbor, parking in the Confer Plastics lot is not allowed for this weekend's Thunder On Niagara jet boat race at the adjoining Gratwick Park. Our lot is closed to those who do not work here due to liability and risk and production taking place this weekend.

BILL MURRAY USES A CONFER LADDER

Earlier this week, comedian Bill Murray made an appearance on Dave Letterman's show. In that episode Bill was swimming in a dumpster pool. You'll notice that our 7100 pool ladder got plenty of air time...

PLANT-WIDE VACATION WEEK IS COMING

The annual one-week plant shutdown is fast approaching. Confer Plastics will be closed Saturday, August 7th through Sunday, August 15th.

PHONE AND EMAIL PROBLEMS

Our phone and internet provider has periodically had problems with their quality of delivery and for the past few days it has been that way, going off and on repeatedly. If you call us and get cut-off or a busy signal, or email us and the message bounces back, try again later please. We have been assured the problem will be fixed soon.

JULY 4th HOLIDAY

In celebration of Independence Day, Confer Plastics will be closed Saturday, July 3rd through Monday, July 5th. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, July 6th. Enjoy America's birthday!